Amokachi likens Ikorodu Utd Dutch coach to Cruyff

Former Nigeria international and coach of JS Hercules of Finland Daniel Amokachi has likened Ikorodu United Dutch coach Theo de Jong to legendary Dutch men Rinus Michel and Johan Cruyff.

Amokachi made the comparison on his official twitter handle when one of his followers tried to play down his comment on the coaching abilities of the Dutch man, shortly after he led troubled Ikorodu United to a 1-0 win away at Heartland FC of Owerri.

“Mr. Theo de Jong is a legend. People don’t understand what a guru we have working in Nigeria,” he posted.

A follower of the former Everton forward nicknamed the Bull in his playing days responded to his post by replying that the praise by Amokachi was solely because the coach was able to beat Heartland.

His response to the reply was a straight post clearly stating that his praise is way beyond the victory over Heartland before liken him to Dutch coaching legends, Johan Cruyff and Rinus Michels.

“Heartland has very little to do with it. He’s one of those who invented modern game. Ever heard of Johan Cruyff, Rinus Michels?”